- Orchid Grow 12-2-8 is a 2-part professional formulation that can be used during the plant growth phase to assist with the development of new shoots and leaf growth.
- Orchid Grow contains 16 essential nutrients in the right proportions to support shoot and leaf growth.
- It should be used during the vegetative growth phase, which for orchids like cymbidiums is from September to December.
- It is formulated to contain all 16 essential nutrients, including calcium.
- Use 1.5 mL per 1 litre of water from each solution once a week.
- Orchid Grow is urea free. Nitrogen is derived from nitrate and ammonium sourced compounds.
Be sure to read this blog post,Fertilising your orchids through growth phases.
Orchid Grow Application Rates
- High Nitrogen Rate - Use 2 mL Orchid Grow per 1 litre of water.
- Recommended Rate - Use 1.5 mL Orchid Grow per 1 litre of water.will suffice for most orchids.
- Low Nitrogen Rate - Use 1 mL Orchid Grow per 1 litre of water for orchids that require lower nutrient levels, such as paphiopedilums.
- Application Frequency - Apply at least once a week. During winter months, the interval between watering may be extended beyond one week. In this case, feed every time you water your orchids. If you are apply fertiliser more than once a week use the Low Nitrogen Rate.
Orchid Grow Mixing Instructions
- Orchid Grow consists of two stock solutions (Two bottles) – do not mix these solutions together in their concentrated form or they will react and form crystals.
- To make up the nutrient solution, fill your container with water first, then add your fertiliser.
Fill your container with water first, then add equal quantities from the A solution & B solution. - For those who use a meter to measure the nutrient strength, 1 mL fertiliser to 1 litre will provide you with EC of approximately 0.6 mS/cm2 (millisiemens per cm2).
Orchid Grow's Nutrient Profile
Orchid Grow is formulated to include 16 essential nutrients, and there is no need to supplement with any other nutrients.
Some fertilizers fail to include calcium, sulphur and adequate levels of trace elements. For example, sulphur is needed to initiate flowering, while boron sets the flower buds and calcium produces strong, long-lasting stems.
Another important feature of Liqua Nutrients Orchid Grow is its ability to stabilize the pH in orchid potting mixes. Buffering the pH is extremely important for good growth. Huge fluctuations in pH will cause the plants to sulk and affect the absorption of certain minerals.
Some fertilizers use urea or too much ammonium nitrogen. Not only does this make the potting mix extremely acidic it burns the roots. So, to help, we have taken away all the guesswork. By simply adding the stock solution to water, all the nutrients required to support orchid growth and flowering are supplied in the correct proportions.
Comprehensive Nutrient Profile
- Nitrogen – 12%
- Phosphorus – 2%
Potassium – 8% - Calcium – 8.5%
- Magnesium 1.23%
- Sulphur, Iron, Zinc, Boron, Copper, Molybdenum, Manganese, Sodium, Cobalt, Nickel and Chlorine.
We have also included a source over 80 additional nutrients in pico amounts.
Orchid Grow was created for orchids
For over 35 years, Orchid Grow & Bloom has been used by home orchid growers and commercial growers. It was originally developed by Brian Pryor, who is an orchid grower, hybridiser and chemist. Combining his knowledge of growing orchids with chemistry, he formulated Orchid Grow & Bloom to supply the nutrients in the correct quantities as required by orchids.
New Zealand's Most Awarded Orchid Grower, Used Orchid Bloom
In a conversation with the late Grahame Leafberg (2019), Grahame mentioned that he had been using Orchid Bloom for over 25 years. He said a large part of his success was due to the weekly use of Orchid Bloom. Grahame was the first person to be awarded a special Certificate of Meritorious Achievement by the Orchid Council of New Zealand (OCNZ) being the first person to have won all of the awards available at that time under the OCNZ judging system. Eight in total: FCC, AM, HCC, CCE, CCC, AD, PBA and CBM.
